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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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