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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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