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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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