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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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