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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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