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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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