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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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