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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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