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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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