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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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