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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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