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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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