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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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