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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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