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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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