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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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