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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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