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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important 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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