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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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