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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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