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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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