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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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