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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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