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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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