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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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