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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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