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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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