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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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