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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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