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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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