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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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