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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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