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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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