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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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