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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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