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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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