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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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