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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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