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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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