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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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