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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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