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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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