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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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