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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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