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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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