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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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