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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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