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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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