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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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