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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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