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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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