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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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