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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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