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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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