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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high 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 abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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