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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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