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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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