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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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