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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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