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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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