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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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