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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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