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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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