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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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