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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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