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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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