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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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