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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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