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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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