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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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