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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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