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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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