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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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