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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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