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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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