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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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