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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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