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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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