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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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