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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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