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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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