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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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