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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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