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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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