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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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