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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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