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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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