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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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