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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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