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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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