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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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