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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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