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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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