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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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