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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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