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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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