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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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