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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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