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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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