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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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