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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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