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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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