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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor 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 electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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