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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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