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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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