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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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