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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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