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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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