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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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