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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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