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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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