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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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