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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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