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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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