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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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