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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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