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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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