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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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