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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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