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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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