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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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