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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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