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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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