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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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