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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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