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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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