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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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