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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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