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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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