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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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