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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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