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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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