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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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