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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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