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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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