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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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