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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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