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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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