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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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