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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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