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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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