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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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