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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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