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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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