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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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