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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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