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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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