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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources