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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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