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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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