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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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