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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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