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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key 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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