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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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