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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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