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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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