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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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