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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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