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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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