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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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