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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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