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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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