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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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