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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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