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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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