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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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