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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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