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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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