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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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