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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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