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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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