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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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