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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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