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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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