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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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