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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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