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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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