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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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