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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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