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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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