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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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