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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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