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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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