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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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