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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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