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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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