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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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