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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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