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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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