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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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