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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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