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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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