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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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