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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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