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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education