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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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