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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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