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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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