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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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