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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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