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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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