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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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