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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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