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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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