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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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