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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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