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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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