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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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