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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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