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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines 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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