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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important 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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