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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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