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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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