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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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