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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies 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 deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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