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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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