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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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