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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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