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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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