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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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