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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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