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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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