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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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