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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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