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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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