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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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