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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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