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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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