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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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