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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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