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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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