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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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