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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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