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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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