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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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