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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify 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 courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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