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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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