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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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