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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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