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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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