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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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