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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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