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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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