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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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