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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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