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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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