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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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