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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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