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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. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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