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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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