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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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