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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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