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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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