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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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