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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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