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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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