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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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