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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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