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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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