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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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