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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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