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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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