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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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