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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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