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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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