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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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