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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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