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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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