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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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