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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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