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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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