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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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