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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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