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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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