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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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