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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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