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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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