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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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