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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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