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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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