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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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