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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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