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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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