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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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