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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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