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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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