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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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