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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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