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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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