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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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