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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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