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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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