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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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