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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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