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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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