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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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