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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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