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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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