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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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