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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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