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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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