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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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