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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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