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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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