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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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