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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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