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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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