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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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