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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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