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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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