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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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