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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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