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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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