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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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