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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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