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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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