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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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