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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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