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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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