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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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