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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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