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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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