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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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