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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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