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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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