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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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