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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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