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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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