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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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