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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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