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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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