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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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