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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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