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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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