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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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