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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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