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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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