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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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