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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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