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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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