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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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