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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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