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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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