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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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