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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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