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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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