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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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