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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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