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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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