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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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