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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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