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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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