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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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