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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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