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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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