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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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