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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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