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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major 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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