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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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