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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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