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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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