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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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