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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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