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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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