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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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