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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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