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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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