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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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