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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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