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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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