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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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