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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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