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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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