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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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