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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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