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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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