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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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