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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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