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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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