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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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