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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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