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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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