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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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