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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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