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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes 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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