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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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