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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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