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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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