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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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