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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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