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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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