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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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