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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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