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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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