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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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