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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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