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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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