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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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