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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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