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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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