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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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