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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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