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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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