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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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