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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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