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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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