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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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