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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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