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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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