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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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