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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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