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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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