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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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