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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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