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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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