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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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