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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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