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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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