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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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