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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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