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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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