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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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