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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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