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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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