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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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