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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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