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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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