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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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