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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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