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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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