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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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