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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business 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 we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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