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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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