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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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