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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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