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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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