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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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