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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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