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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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