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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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