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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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