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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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