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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)