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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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