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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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