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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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