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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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