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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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