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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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