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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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