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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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