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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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