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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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