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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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