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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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