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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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