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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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