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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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