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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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