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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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