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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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