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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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