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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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