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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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