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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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