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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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