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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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