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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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