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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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