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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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