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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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