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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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