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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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