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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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