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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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