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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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