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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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