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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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