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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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