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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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