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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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