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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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