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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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