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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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