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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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