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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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