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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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