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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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