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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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