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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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