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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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