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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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