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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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