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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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