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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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