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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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