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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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