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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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