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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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