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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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