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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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