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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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