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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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