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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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