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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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