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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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