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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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