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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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