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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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