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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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