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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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