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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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